Month: June 2020

How Long Will Rangers’ Brendan Lemieux Be Suspended?

Posted by Josh Smith | Jun 30, 2020 | NHL, Player Safety

New York Rangers forward Brendan Lemieux will be suspended for his hit on Colorado’s Joonas Donskoi. Here’s how many games you can expect him to miss.

Retired NHL Linesman Jay Sharrers Talks Officiating on MIHOA Live

Posted by Josh Smith | Jun 29, 2020 | Interviews, News

NHL Linesman Jay Sharrers (1990-2017) spoke with Todd Lewis and MIHOA’s Andy Hudson about his NHL career – as both referee and linesman – as well his start, as advice for young officials, and Stanley Cup stories.

Saskatchewan Officials Awarded Ken Stiles Memorial Scholarships

Posted by Josh Smith | Jun 18, 2020 | Hockey Canada, News

Three Saskatchewan hockey officials are among this year’s recipients of Hockey Canada’s Ken Stiles Memorial Scholarship.

Electronic Whistles Offer Safer Alternative, Possible Opportunity for Officials

Posted by Josh Smith | Jun 5, 2020 | News, NHL

Electronic whistles are under consideration as a safer option for referees and linesmen. They may also present some opportunities to improve the game.